Relation of ghrelin, obestatin levels and ghrelin/obestatin ratio with asthma
Conclusions: Ghrelin, obestatin levels and ghrelin/obestatin ratio were similar to the control group in stable asthmatic patients in this study. Although they were similar in terms of body mass index and waist circumference length; homa score were significantly higher in patients with asthma.
Source: European Respiratory Journal - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Kizilirmak, D., Bozkurt, B. Tags: 5.3 Allergy and Immunology Source Type: research
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